Senior Clinical Researcher

Job title:

Senior Clinical Researcher

Company

University of Oxford

Job description

The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.The Department of Psychiatry is based on the Warneford Hospital site in Oxford – a friendly, welcoming place of work with an international reputation for excellence. The Department has a substantial research programme, with major funding from Medical Research Council (MRC), Wellcome Trust and National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and provides highly rated medical training in psychiatry. The Head of Department is Professor Belinda Lennox.We are looking to a appoint a part-time Senior Clinical researcher (20% FTE) in the area of psycho-immunology.What We OfferAs an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme

• 38 days annual leave

• A comprehensive range of childcare services

• Family leave schemes

• Cycle loan scheme

• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

About the RoleThe post is for a fixed term (initially funded to 31 March 2028) and is based in the Department of Psychiatry at the Warneford Hospital.You will be an internationally recognised clinical academic, who has established the strategic direction of major research programmes in the area of psycho-immunology . You will provide intellectual leadership and contribute to research both at an international level and across the Medical Sciences Division. The post will particularly suit someone leading research in the use of genomic and single cell data to undertake immunophenotyping of severe mental illness, as this will align with current research priorities in the Department and the molecular targets theme of the Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre Molecular_targets .About YouYou will be medically qualified, GMC registered and a Member, or Fellow, of the relevant Royal College), with a Higher degree PhD or MD. As a leading authority in psycho-immunology, you will have the depth of knowledge to enable the development of innovation and new understanding in the field of molecular diagnostics. Significant experience of developing research strategies and managing research projects is essential, as is an outstanding publication record.DiversityCommitted to equality and valuing diversityOur active Psychiatry People and Culture teams and intiatives work to make the Department of Psychiatry as supportive, welcoming and inclusive as possible.Application ProcessYou will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.The closing date for applications is 12.00 midday Tuesday 4th February 2025Interviews will be held on 20th February 2025Contact Person :HR AdministratorVacancy ID :177088Contact Phone :Closing Date & Time :04-Feb-2025 12:00Pay Scale :SENIOR CLIN RES NEW CC (E82)Contact Email :[email protected]Salary (£) :105504 – 139882

Expected salary

Location

Oxford

Job date

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 23:50:08 GMT

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